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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
2,338 Reviews • 10 Courses

BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. BrainStation specializes in in-person learning experiences and corporate training programs, trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth emerging companies. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation offers a range of learning options, including full-time and part-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with a regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world.

BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.

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2,338 reviews of BrainStation

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  • Francesca Marsili
    Research Engineer (Biomedical) · Data Science Course · Graduation year 2023

    Great instructors and fantastic insights on Data science

    I come from a technical background which helped me staying easily on track with this course. I would imagine that people starting from scratch might feel intimidated by the workload but it is definitely a very insightful course. I started the course knowing that communication with the instructors would be the essential part, so their availability to talk and answer questions was great and fundamental to get the most knowledge out of them.

    I would have preferred to have less focus on the coding and way more on the statistical tools. Maybe explore more of the machine learning world.
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    5.0
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    3.0
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    Flag Submitted May 11, 2023
  • Vinojeith Varathan
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023

    Very immersive Rouce

    Overall such a great course. Very immersive and am always supported by both the lead and the assistant lead on any issues we have. Great introduction to data analytics and has given me the foundation / confidence to start a more defined career in this field. 

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    Flag Submitted May 7, 2023
  • Ayo Michael
    Student · Software Engineering Bootcamp · Graduation year 2023

    Great educators, front office, support staff and amazing cohorts!

    BrainStation is an excellent choice for software engineering students looking to up their skills and change their lives. As someone who transitioned from a sales background to software engineering, I cannot recommend BrainStation enough. The supportive and inclusive learning environment helped me to bridge the gap between my previous career and my new passion. The hands-on projects and practical approach to learning enabled me to gain real-world experience and build a solid portfolio. With the help of the dedicated educators, I was able to successfully transition into a software engineering role and start a fulfilling new chapter in my career. The course materials are relevant and up-to-date, my educators are knowledgeable and supportive. And I had the pleasure of meeting some of the finest, collaborative, honorable and supportive people in my class. Overall, BrainStation offers a valuable and comprehensive learning experience for aspiring software engineers. 
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    Flag Submitted May 7, 2023
  • Marisa Samek
    Student · Product Management Course · Graduation year 2023

    Holistic, motivating, and community-oriented

    I took the 8-week online product management course at BrainStation Toronto. I left each class buzzing with excitement. The course is holistic, fairly comprehensive, and offers a sampling of the skills required in product management. Instructors are highly knowledgeable and provide examples from their jobs at Amazon and Capital One, which I found tremendously interesting and insightful. 

    One criticism: I felt the time spent on Agile methodology (2 classes) could've been better spent on learning more about metrics and go-to-market strategies (1 class). I felt that the curriculum on Agile wasn't as effective as it could've been (lots if info and vocabulary with few take-away skills). While I found the models and ways of thinking that we learned throughout the course to be very helpful, I was hoping to get a bit more technical training regarding product management analytics. 

    The students in the class were engaged and from various professional backgrounds, which made for really interesting comments and questions. The instructors always provided helpful responses and encouraged class participation. 

    By enrolling in the course, I also starting receiving BrainStation's newsletter showcasing their monthly events and I attended two of them. One was a career panel for product management and product marketing and the other was a networking event. While neither event yielded any career opportunities per se, simply attending them, meeting other Toronto techies, and being exposed to professionals from many different industries inspired me to hone in on my next career move. 

    It's only been two weeks since I made the decision to transition into the financial services sector (from media and entertainment), but I've already set up a couple meetings with professionals in that area and this certificate from BrainStation has definitely boosted my confidence on this journey.   
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    4.0
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    3.0
    Job support
    4.0
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    Flag Submitted May 3, 2023
  • Yuko Ichihara
    Graduate · Data Science Course · Graduated 2022

    Intense, challenging, caring

    The period of the Bootcamp is short, just 12 weeks, and packed with tons of highly technical stuff - mainly machine learning models.  Almost every week we had assignments with not much time to work on.  But we learned the basis a data scientist today should know and how to go further by ourselves.  The educators spend as much time as possible outside the class to help us individually.  Also, the sense of community and networking - with classmates, other programs' students, educators, school staff, and alumni, is real.  Thank you BrainStation! 
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    4.0
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    Flag Submitted May 3, 2023
  • Rebecca
    Graduate · Product Management Course

    Great course for beginners

    The Product Management course at Brainstation was really engaging. The course teachers were really fantastic and added flavour to the topics covered with their real-life experience from their roles. I had no experience of Product Management before the course and now feel very equipped to tackle a Product Manager role. 
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    5.0
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    Flag Submitted May 3, 2023
  • Oleksandr Kiptenko
    Graduate · Graduated 2023

    Great experience

    I recently completed a product management course, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of content and the instructor's teaching style. The course covered a wide range of topics, including market analysis, product strategy, user research, and product development. The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided real-life examples that made the concepts easy to understand. I appreciated the practical approach of the course, which allowed me to apply the concepts I learned in my current role as a product manager. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their product management skills and knowledge.
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    Flag Submitted May 2, 2023
  • Sofia Grebenichenko
    Graduate · Graduated 2023

    Loved the course

    The course was well structured. All instructors ( Craig and Scott) are very knowledgeable and experienced. Every class was built in a friendly manner. I think it has a lot of value for ppl who want to start a job as a PM or who just started . The project through the course helps to get hands on experience of the pm job. Definitely recommend!
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    Flag Submitted May 2, 2023
  • Brittney B
    Project Manager · Graduation year 2023

    Product Management Cert

    Course was a great overview of product management. I enjoyed learning from the teachers and working with others during class to think through strategies. I would definitely take another certification from BrainStation.
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    5.0
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    Flag Submitted May 2, 2023
  • Karen Dominguez
    Student · User Experience Design Course

    Brainstation @ London Campus

    I recently completed the UX Design course from Brainstation and it was a great learning experience. The course instructors, Carlos and Dean, were always easy to reach and very helpful. The course provided a very good overview and understanding of all the design processes and steps. You are also taught the basics of using Figma, design thinking, interviewing, etc. and you are able to put this knowledge into practice straight away.

    I would recommend this course as a great starting point to anyone who is looking to make a career change into the tech industry. 
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    5.0
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    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
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    Flag Submitted May 2, 2023
  • Sebastian Astaiza
    UX Designer · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2023

    Exceeded my expectations

    I was worried it was going to be like other courses i had taken before with a lot of lectures and little practice. Also, I had no experience with data analytics and wasn't sure if I was able to wrap my head around the topic. None of these happened. Instructors had lots of experience in the area and knew how to explain complex topics. All lessons had tons of practice exercises and collaboration among classmates was amazing. Never thought I was going to like it that much.
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Flag Submitted April 29, 2023
  • Lilian Nogueira
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2023

    Excellent!

    I had an amazing experience during my Data Analytics course. Drew and Nathan are excellent teachers! They are both patient and supportive. They also explain very well the topics and answer all your questions. I also liked how the curriculum is organized, the materials are very informative and offer many exercises so you can put your skills to test. 
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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Rishabh Dhingra
    Student · Data Science Course · Graduation year 2023

    Brain Station : Data Science

    I recently completed BrainStation's Data Science course and I am very happy with the results. The course was very well-structured and the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about data science, including data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and machine learning. I also had the opportunity to complete several projects, which gave me hands-on experience with the skills I learned.




    One of the things I liked most about the course was the project-based learning approach. This allowed me to apply what I was learning in real-world situations. I also appreciated the fact that the instructors were always available to answer my questions. They were always willing to help me understand the material and they were always patient with me.




    Overall, I am very happy with the BrainStation Data Science course. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning data science.




    Here are some of the specific benefits of taking the BrainStation Data Science course:



    • You will learn from experienced data scientists who are working in the industry.
    • You will have the opportunity to complete real-world projects that will help you build your portfolio.
    • You will be part of a supportive community of students and instructors.
    • You will have access to career resources that can help you land a job in data science.

    If you are serious about learning data science, I highly recommend the BrainStation Data Science course. It is a great way to get started in this exciting field.



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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Gursheen Kaur
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2023

    Incredible Learning Experience

    This program has been an incredible learning experience and has helped me gain a deeper understanding of digital marketing strategies, tactics, and tools. From SEO and PPC to email marketing and social media advertising, I now have a comprehensive understanding of the digital marketing landscape. A big thank you to the program instructors and my classmates for their support and collaboration throughout this journey.
    If you're interested in advancing your career in digital marketing, I highly recommend exploring certificate programs like this one. It's a great way to gain a competitive edge in this fast-paced industry.
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    4.0
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    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Anyssa
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2023

    Great experience in my Digital Marketing course!

    I had a great experience taking the Digital Marketing course and believe that I learned a lot these past few weeks. I enjoyed every exercise we had to do in class to help us understand everything. Both the teacher and the TA were very helpful with questions that we had and also if we needed help during our final project! 
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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Niruban Arulselvan
    Program Operations Manager · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2023

    Well Structured and Insightful

    I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing course and I have to say, it was an amazing experience. The course covered a wide range of topics, from SEO and SEM to social media marketing and email marketing. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, and they provided real-world examples that helped me understand how to apply the concepts we learned in class.


    One of the things I appreciated most about the course was the hands-on approach. We had the opportunity to work on real projects and campaigns, which allowed me to apply what I learned in class to real-world scenarios. The feedback I received from the instructors and my peers was invaluable, and it helped me improve my skills and knowledge.


    The course was also very well-structured and organized. The online platform was easy to use, and the course materials were well-designed and easy to follow. The final project was definitely a great challenge but manageable, and they helped me stay on track and motivated throughout the course. The final project allowed us to apply each lesson learned towards a different aspect of the project, thus broadening our understanding of the course content.


    Overall, I would highly recommend Brainstation's Digital Marketing course to anyone who wants to learn about digital marketing. The course provided me with a solid foundation in digital marketing, and it gave me the confidence and skills I need to succeed in this field. The instructors were top-notch, the course materials were excellent, and the hands-on approach was invaluable. Thank you, Brainstation, for an amazing experience! 
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    5.0
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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Dielleza Muhaxheri
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2023

    Amazing experience

    My experience with brainstation has been amazing. I have just completed the Data Analytics course and both instructors, Ana and Junyi were so helpful and knowledgeable. I feel like I've definitely gained a lot of skills that I can put into practice in my role and am looking forward to the new opportunities that come with it. If you're thinking about joining, I would highly recommend!
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Shivani Bhatt
    Student · Product Management Course Online · Graduation year 2023

    Awesome Product Management Learning Course

    Hi, It has been a great course learning about Product Management with diverse real-life examples to relate to. The course includes lot of in-class/off-class activities that makes it more interesting. I will definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about Product Management.
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 26, 2023
  • Pegah Azadeh
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023

    Great Experience

    The BrainStation UX Design course is an excellent program for anyone looking to learn about UX design. The course curriculum is comprehensive, covering all the essential UX design concepts and tools, and the instructors are knowledgeable and supportive. The course is well-structured and includes a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. I would highly recommend the BrainStation UX Design course to anyone interested in learning about UX design, whether for personal or professional development. Keep in mind that this is an intensive course and you need to invest more time if you are coming from a totally different background like healthcare.
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 26, 2023
  • Espoir Tuyisenge
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2023

    Exciting

    The course matched my expectation and gained the skills that I was looking for in the course. The instructor were helpful throughout the course and the hands on experience examples were great.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
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    Flag Submitted April 25, 2023
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Is BrainStation worth it?

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How much does BrainStation cost?

BrainStation courses cost up to $3,750 for AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person).

Where does BrainStation have campuses?

BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, New York City, and Toronto. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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We let alumni answer that question. 2,338 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.66 out of 5.

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